“There is no question in my mind that this is an important book on a fascinating subject. It is essential for any serious library on military history, and I will be proud to add it to mine. In the vernacular, Donald has scored a direct hit.” Stephen Quick Former Director General Canada Aviation and Space […]
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Much has been written about the demise of the CF-105 Avro Arrow – high cost, government incompetence, American interference. Or was it something more mundane? The introduction of the 1.5 kiloton Genie nuclear missile and surface-to-air missiles were the most likely culprits. With a kill box the size of three football fields the Genie negated […]
RCAF Spitfire NH341 Restored to Flight.
Canadian Aviator magazine has my new article detailing the history and restoration of Canadian Spitfire NH341. Restored to the two seat configuration NH341 is available for ride with Aero Legends in the UK. aerolegends.com
B-29 Superfortress vs. Ki 44 ‘Tojo’ Now Available.
By the time the Americans began their aerial bombardment of Japan in 1944, both the JAAF and IJNAF were spent forces. What the Japanese did have though was the Ki-44 “Tojo.” Armed with two 40 mm cannon, it was the most heavily armed and feared single-seat fighter to see action against the new American bomber, […]
Everything you wanted to know about the Westland Lysander.
My new documentary is now available for viewing at aerocinema.com